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    John Sickels

    Baseball writer and analyst at SB Nation

    John Sickels, a prominent figure in the baseball world, has a rich history in the field of baseball analysis and writing.

    His career began as a research assistant to the renowned Bill James and later transitioned to becoming ESPN.com's Minor League Baseball Analyst before joining SB Nation.

    Since February 2005, John has been the Executive Editor and writer for MinorLeagueBall.com, a site dedicated to baseball prospects and minor leagues.

    Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, John holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Northwest Missouri State University, as well as a Master of Arts in European History from the University of Kansas.

    He also pursued Ph.D. studies in British History at KU during the mid-90s.

    An accomplished author, John has written 25 books, including 'Bob Feller: Ace of the Greatest Generation' and various baseball prospect publications.

    He currently resides in Lawrence, KS, with his wife and two sons.

    Apart from his baseball expertise, John has a wide array of personal interests ranging from political, military, diplomatic, and economic history to science fiction, poetry, psychology, and book collecting.

    His diverse range of non-baseball publications includes works such as 'GURPS Romulans' and 'GURPS Federation'.

    John's contributions to the baseball community, combined with his scholarly background and extensive writing experience, have solidified his reputation as a versatile and knowledgeable figure in the sports industry.

    Highlights

    Sep 28 · The Ringer
    Can Baseball Crack the Code of the Deceptive Delivery? - The Ringer
    2021 Cleveland Browns | Waiting For Next Year - Waiting For Next Year
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    Lawrence, Kansas
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